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Snoqualmie grows by 593 acres

August 23, 2012 VOL. 4, NO. 34

By Michele Mihalovich The city of Snoqualmie will soon be 593 acres bigger.

In a 5-2 vote Aug. 13, the City Council approved annexing what is commonly referred to as the Old Weyerhaeuser Mill site, east of historic downtown.

Councilmen Jeff MacNichols and Charles Peterson voted against the annexation, citing concerns about possible Meadowbrook Bridge improvements.

The bridge is currently within King County’s jurisdiction.

Peterson said bridge expansion or improvements would be the city’s responsibility if the annexation were approved.

Public Works Director Dan Marcinko told the council that the bridge would still be used by the county, and more than likely the county would help

Boeing Classic returns Events pack the weeklong annual golf tournament.

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Back to school All you need to know to get your children ready to go Page 10

See GROWTH, Page 3

By Michele Mihalovich

Pageant princess North Bend girl qualifies for national competition.

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A Seafair Pirate deafens Railroad Days Parade spectators with an explosion from his miniature cannon.

See a slideshow of photos at www.snovalleystar.com. For more photos, also see Page 6.

Pirate invasion thrills

By Michele Mihalovich What do a bunch of scurvyinfected pirates have to do with Snoqualmie Railroad Days?

Nothing. But judging by the hundreds of cheering landlubbers lining the parade route, they loved the invaders.

“Fire in the hole,” screamed one of the Seattle Seafair Pirates, followed by an explosive bang and gray smoke from their tiny cannon.

And even though the crowd knew the ear-ringing blast was coming, because they’d heard the explosions getting closer as

the parade progressed, people still jumped at the shock of the noise.

Toddlers and dogs didn’t appear to enjoy the explosive blasts as much as the adults, but when a handsomely decorated pirate handed a shellshocked kid a shiny, silver coin, it appeared the little ones were willing to forgive the scallywags.

The Aug. 18 parade down Railroad Avenue also included back-flipping gymnasts, pompom-shaking cheerleaders, dancing unicyclists, Model T cars, classic hot rods, politicians

Local woman joins wildfire relief effort

By Warren Kagarise

with candy and a real crowdpleaser, Waste Management’s replica of one of the first garbage trucks ever manufactured.

But the parade wasn’t the only highlight of Railroad Days.

Tons of folks turned up to eat ham and pancakes at the fire station, and every corner seemed to be filled with the smell of something delicious smoking on a barbecue.

Locals highlighted their painting, pottery and photography; bagpipers performed on one of several stages; and kids

Towing a horse trailer packed with supplies, Kim Arellano steered her Ford F-350 across the Cascades and close to the Taylor Bridge Fire.

The wildfire raging near Cle Elum and Ellensburg caused hundreds of firefighters to descend on neighboring Kittitas County. The disaster also led Arellano and countless volunteers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest to mobilize and support the relief effort.

Arellano is modest about hauling supplies from Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley to the fire-stricken area.

“My part was so small, but it was so rewarding,” she said.

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See VOLUNTEER, Page 3

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Man drowns in Snoqualmie River

By Michele Mihalovich A 20-year-old Bothell man drowned at about 3 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, according to Sgt. Katie Larson, with the King County Sheriff’s Office.

She said the man, whose identity is not being released, went swimming with a group of co-workers. At some point, the victim was unable to stay afloat and slipped under the water.

Two boaters kayaking down the river attempted

to pull the victim up and out of the river, but were unsuccessful due to the depth, Larson said.

Eastside Fire & Rescue recovered the victim from the water and CPR was initiated. The victim was transported to a hospital and where he was pro-

nounced dead, Larson said.

The King County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit is investigating.

Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext.

246, or editor@snovalleystar.com.

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DUI program seeks citizen watchdogs August is a deadly month on Washington’s roadways, according to a press release from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

From 2006-2010, on average, more impaired driving deaths occurred in August than any other month.

That’s why through Sept. 3, extra officers will be looking for DUI drivers during the annual Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign, according to the press release.

According to the press release, drunken drivers can exhibit a variety of

behaviors depending upon impairment level. For example, those who know they are impaired travel slower than the posted speed limit and drive with their face close to the windshield. They have slow responses to traffic signals, stop suddenly, tap their brake lights and/or travel side to side within and outside of their lane.

People who don’t think they are impaired generally drive a little more aggressively and speed, follow too closely and/or change lanes abruptly.

The combination of one or more of these behaviors

may alert you that you are near a drunken driver. Dial 9-1-1. Although dialing 911 is encouraged only for emergency situations, what could be more important than potentially saving lives?

Last year in King County, from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3, officers on routine and extra patrols arrested 452 people for DUI. For all of 2011, in King County, 10,331 people were charged with DUI. The Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Burien, Clyde Hill, Covington, Des Moines, Duvall, Enumclaw, Federal

Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Newcastle, North Bend, Pacific, Port of Seattle, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SeaTac, Seattle, Snoqualmie and Tukwila Police Departments, and the Washington State Patrol will participate in the Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign.

The King County Target Zero Task Force organizes and supports this enforcement effort. Learn more about the Washington Traffic Safety Commission at www.wtsc.wa.gov.

Outdoor circus is coming to town

The event will feature a flying trapeze show with Cirque du Soleil artists, aerial performances, a climbing wall, swings on the trapeze, food, drinks, music and activities for kids.

The $40 tickets are available by calling 206-9069442 or emailing info@

emeraldcitytrapeze.com.

Go to http://northbendwa.gov, and then click on “Government/ City Council/Meetings & Documents.”

City Council meetings are also broadcast on NBTV Channel 21 at 8:30 a.m., noon, and 6:30 and 10 p.m.

Emerald City Trapeze Arts is holding an outdoor circus in the shadow of Mount Si from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at Mountain Meadows Farm in North Bend.

Watch council meetings on website You can view the most recent North Bend City Council meeting via streaming video on the city’s website.

By Shawna Litwin

The beauty of Cedar Falls Shawna Litwin, a Riverbend resident near North Bend, shot this photo in August a couple of years ago while on a Cedar Falls tour.

Juveniles arrested after theft spree

By Michele Mihalovich Four juvenile boys were arrested Aug. 19 after a rash of car break-ins and thefts in North Bend neighborhoods, according to North Bend Police Chief Mark Toner.

This comes after the Aug. 7 arrest of two juvenile boys who went on a vandalism rampage in North Bend that lasted two hours and caused roughly $10,000 in damages.

Toner said the most recent incident, involving boys from the North Bend area between the ages of 15 and 17, were prowling unlocked cars during the night of Aug. 18 through the morning of Aug. 19.

He said the boys also stole a 2000 BMW from one home and used it to travel to other North Bend areas to commit the thefts.

The four boys were arrested at Torguson Park in North Bend while in the stolen car, and police found a variety of items in the car that did not belong to the car’s owner, Toner said, adding that

it is assumed those items were stolen from other victims throughout the night.

“We are looking for the owners of these items,” he said. “If you find that your car was prowled this weekend, we urge you to file a report with the King County Sheriff’s Office as soon as is practical.”

Toner urged people to call the KCSO’s nonemergency number, 206-2963311, or file online at http://kingcounty.gov/safety/ sheriff/ReportToSheriff.aspx.

Toner said he anticipates felony charges will be filed against the boys later this week.

“This series of thefts is a good reminder to ensure people lock their cars and remove valuables from sight, even when parked in their own driveways,” he said. “By removing the temptation and opportunity from the thieves, we will be taking a significant step toward crime prevention.”

Michele Mihalovich: 392-6434, ext.

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Local firefighters join effort to contain Taylor Bridge Fire

By Caleb Heeringa and Warren Kagarise Local firefighters made the trip across the Cascades to fight the Taylor Bridge Fire, which scorched more than 22,000 acres between Cle Elum and Ellensburg in recent days.

Eastside Fire & Rescue sent at least five local firefighters to the blaze.

EFR is a party to a statewide agreement to send resources to respond to major wildfires.

Officials sent a Preston-based tender truck, used to carry water or flame retardant to remote areas, along with two career firefighters when the fire initially broke out Aug. 13, EFR Deputy Chief Bud Backer wrote in an email.

Since then, two more EFR firefighters have been sent to assist crews on the front lines. Josie Williams, EFR public information officer, is also in the area and helping to dispense information about the fire.

The state intends to reimburse the agency for firefighters’ time and any overtime costs needed to fill the firefighters’ positions back home. EFR also receives rental fees from the state for the vehicles used fighting the fire.

Backer said EFR’s response to the Taylor Bridge Fire should end up being cost neutral for the agency.

Overall, more than 900 firefight-

Contributed by Eastside Fire & Rescue

Eastside Fire & Rescue sent a tender truck crew east to assist fighting the Taylor Bridge Fire. ers continue to attempt to get a handle on the blaze. The firefighting team aimed to keep the fire from jumping across Interstate 90 in the south or state Route 970 in the north.

King County is also assisting neighboring Kittitas County in the fight against the Taylor Bridge Fire.

Officials sent four firefighting trucks, a water tender, firefighters

and support staff to assist.

In addition, the King County Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center has been activated in a limited capacity to support the coordination of resources being dispatched to Kittitas County.

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Volunteer From Page 1 “I hope that others had an opportunity to have similar experiences. I’m glad my kids were there to witness what it feels like to help out other people.”

Arellano’s 7-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter accompanied her to Kittitas County last week, as more than 900 firefighters battled the blaze. The wildfire scorched more than 23,000 acres and destroyed about 50 homes in the week leading to Aug. 20.

“You can see the fire pretty clearly, at least the smoke, from I-90,” Arellano said Aug. 17.

“It starts getting hazy as soon as you hit Easton, all the way down into Ellensburg.”

The donations included clothing, food and pallets of cucumber-and-greentea-scented baby wipes.

Arellano attended Central Washington University in Ellensburg,

Contributed by Kim Arellano

Volunteers unload boxes of supplies collected by Issaquah and Snoqualmie Valley organizations last week for firefighters and residents impacted by the Taylor Bridge Fire. so the fire-stricken area ranked as familiar territory.

“I knew exactly where they were happening, and I’d spent quite a bit of time up in those mountains,” she said. “It kind of hit close to home for me.”

Arellano initially asked if horse or livestock owners in the fire-impacted area needed help evacuating animals, but relief organizers urgently needed supplies.

“I can’t even imagine having to make that gut-

wrenching decision of, you have to leave everything behind — including your animals,” Arellano said.

So, she joined forces with the Issaquah and Snoqualmie Valley chambers of commerce to coordinate the delivery of supplies to fire-stricken residents in Kittitas County.

Arellano, a Snoqualmie resident and executive director at the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Foundation, sprung into action as the battle raged

against the wildfire.

Organizers set up a drop-off site at the Hilton Garden Inn in Issaquah to collect donations. Arellano and other local volunteers used Facebook to organize donations drop-offs and pick-ups.

“It’s people helping people,” she said.

Arellano collected donations from the Issaquah hotel and sites in the Snoqualmie Valley, and then set off on the 90-mile trip east to Ellensburg to meet Kittitas Chamber of Commerce leaders.

“I met up with the Kittitas chamber out there and said, ‘Hi, I’m with the Issaquah-Snoqualmie chambers. We’ve got some stuff for you,’ and dropped that off,” she said.

The effort reminded Arellano about the need for communities to pull together in times of tragedy.

“It had nothing to do with political background or differences between the eastern side of the mountains and the western side — we know we’re just one big, giant community,” she said.

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Growth From Page 1 pay for bridge improvement costs.

“The county isn’t giving us money now for city roads, so why would that change?” Peterson asked.

MacNichols agreed, and said the unfunded liabilities were coloring his decision on the annexation.

A couple of other councilmembers also shared the expenses versus revenue concerns associated with the new land, but said the economic development opportunities for the large block of land outweighed those concerns.

“It would be great to tell the world we have this pristine property that’s just right for someone,” Councilman Robert Jeans said. “It won’t be retail or office space. But it could be something really special that’s just perfect on that land.”

Jeans and Councilwoman Kathi Prewitt touted having local control of the development.

“With this annexation, we, and not the county, will be making decisions about our own backyard,” Jeans said.

Councilwoman Maria Henriksen, who participated in the discussion and vote via cellphone, said she thought the city was becoming too reliant on residential property taxes, and that the annexation would open up opportunities for light to medium industries, green technology businesses and recreational opportunities.

Of the 593 acres, about 350 acres have been zoned open space

Pirates From Page 1 built Lego structures in the depot freight room.

People could stop and chat with Snoqualmie Tribe’s master carver, John Mullen, who was carving a paddle out of cedar.

Or folks could watch artists in the Plein Air Paint Out create masterpieces, like Seattle artist

and 200 acres zoned planned commercial/ industrial land, according to a press release from the city. Portions of the property could be used to connect the gap currently existing in the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, as well as providing land for a river walk trail corridor adjacent to the Snoqualmie River.

In October, the council approved a preannexation agreement with the major property holders — Snoqualmie Mill Ventures, Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Development Co. and DirtFish Rally School, which leases property from Snoqualmie Mill Ventures. The agreement basically defers an annexation implementation plan because no development had been proposed. It also establishes that the rally school will be an approved use if the annexation goes forward.

Ross Bentley, president of DirtFish, thanked the council after the successful Aug. 13 annexation vote, as did Kevin Dwyer, president of the Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“This has great potential to be an economic asset for years to come,” Dwyer said, adding that a liquid fertilizer company has already expressed interest in the site.

No one from Your Snoqualmie Valley, a group opposed to the annexation, spoke at the council meeting.

The annexation becomes effective Sept.

28, 45 days after the council approved the annexation.

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Susan K. Miller, who painted a beautiful watercolor of the Snoqualmie Depot.

And then, why not cap off the day with a beverage in the beer garden? Patrons there put up with pirate shenanigans, but then often bought the salty troupe an ice-cold ale — just to keep the peace.

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Editorial

Public meetings

Are you ready for some football?

From sidewalk installation projects to snow removal to property tax collection, decisions made by officials at a local level have the potential to impact your daily life. Get involved. Provide feedback.

Make a difference.

Let leaders know what’s on your mind to shape a better Snoqualmie Valley at these meetings:

The festivals are done. The nights are cooler. Our tans are fading. The golf pros head home on Sunday. The only thing that makes summer’s end survivable is that football season is upon us.

Football is one of those beautiful sports that defy a single category. The crush of linemen at the line of scrimmage looks violent at times. The choreographed precision of a quarterback throwing the ball 40 yards down a field and sinking it effortlessly into a receiver’s hands is as beautiful as a practiced ballet.

A 300-pound defensive lineman chasing down and tackling a sprinting receiver just shy of the red zone speaks to the incredible athleticism of these players. And a shocking interception resulting in a touchdown is a testament to the unforeseen miracles of this game.

Every college and NFL football fanatic has a favorite team that they defend to the bitter end. They plan their fall schedule around game days, launder jerseys, dust off mascots and good luck charms, and study stats in preparation for heated discussions.

But there is no great divide when it comes to our Mount Si Wildcats. Our football players have been uniting North Bend and Snoqualmie communities for years.

It doesn’t matter if you are new to the area, have been watching the Wildcats for years or have a kid on the team.

We respect those boys who have been sweating in the weight room all summer, attending camps to improve their skills and running drills in 90-degree heat out at the stadium field.

We cheer when things go well, and feel their heartache when things don’t.

Your first chance to show your team spirit is at the Wildcats’ annual Scarlet and Gray exhibition, Aug. 24 — one week before the season opener at Kennedy High School in Burien. And new this year is the pre-game Football-APalooza from 4-6:30 p.m. in the Mount Si parking lot.

What a way to start the season — Go Wildcats!

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Home Country

Weeds can sometimes be treasures Days like this, said Doc, a guy has to get out and get his yard work done early, before it gets too hot.

“So when does it get too hot for you, Doc?” “Oh, about three o’clock in the morning. Makes it a toss-up.

Do you get up early without the benefit of coffee and conversation and go weed the petunias with a flashlight, or just stay up late and party, and weed them before going to bed?”

“Is this a multiple choice, Doc?” asked Steve, ever the practical cowboy. “Was this a rhetorical question or can we pick for you?”

“Those must be powerfully important petunias,” said Dud. “How do you feel about naps, Doc?” There followed a general round of merriment among the august members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank.

“You know,” Doc said, drawing on his philosophical voice, “I sometimes think it’s a better idea to just go Darwinian and revert to native plants. Survival of the fittest. Allow the kinds of things to grow in our yards that really want to grow in our yards. It would be holistic with a splash of organic and natural tossed in.

“And what would it hurt?

There you’d have this yard full

of plants that really wanted to be there.

Big, strapping healthy plants. Plants well-suited to our environment. Plants that wouldn’t Slim Randles Columnist have to be weeded and mollycoddled and fussed about.

Plants that would stand up and tell the world ‘I’m here. I’m strong, and I belong here in Doc’s yard.’”

Dud looked at him. “Great idea, but how do you go about doing this?”

“Why Dudley ol’ bean,” Doc said, grinning, “that’s the very best part. You don’t do one

single darn thing. Nothing. No plowing, irrigating, fertilizing, planting, hoeing, pruning ... nothing. I may have to write a book on it someday.”

Dud was still a bit perplexed.

“But Doc, if you don’t weed these native plants, won’t the weeds take over?”

“Weeds? The only weed you might get is a stray rose bush, my friend. The weeds of yesteryear are the treasures of tomorrow!”

Dud started to smile. “I get it now.”

“And Dud?” added Steve, “Doc can get this magnificent yard of his while he’s asleep at three o’clock in the morning.”

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Railroad Days is a runaway hit

The Gordon Pipers (above) play and march for spectators lining the sidewalks in downtown Snoqualmie during the Railroad Days Parade.

Jim and Lisa Schaffer (right) greet spectators from their car as Grand Marshals of the Snoqualmie Railroad Days Parade.

Above, Snoqualmie firefighters Mike Wallace (left) and Ron Payne flip ham at the Aug. 18 pancake feed at the fire station. John Mullen (right), Snoqualmie Tribe’s master carver, carves a paddle out of cedar.

Photos by Michele Mihalovich

The Panther Pride Unicycle Team (above) thrills spectators with deathdefying feats during the Railroad Days Parade. At left, Elle Baldwin (left), 4, and Lily Baldwin, 6, of Snoqualmie, take part in the Kids Plein Air Paint Out Aug. 18 at Snoqualmie Railroad Days.

A pooped old pooch in a Bavarian hat sits in the bicycle basket of his owner’s motorized wheelchair as they tour the activities surrounding Snoqualmie Railroad Days.

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Boardshop 5420 opens in the Valley

By Michele Mihalovich Rick and April Tarpley, of Puyallup, opened Boardshop 5420 in North Bend Aug. 18.

April said the store, at 458 S.W. Mount Si Blvd., Suite B5, will sell wakeboards, snowboards, longboards, skateboards and all the clothing and equipment that goes along with the sports.

She said her husband has worked in the board

business for years, and she’s “been snowboard and wakeboarding forever,” which is why the two of them decided to open the shop.

“And we wanted to open it at the porthole of recreation,” April said, adding that the significance of the 5420 is the elevation of the Alpental ski area near Snoqualmie Pass.

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Boeing Classic schedule All times are subject to change.

Thursday, Aug. 23 q 7:00 a.m. — Gates open q Korean Air Pro-Am Day Two q 7:45 a.m. — Morning shotgun start q 1:30 p.m. — Afternoon shotgun start q 6 p.m. — Afternoon round concludes

Friday, Aug. 24 Kids Day q 9 a.m. — Gates open q 11:20 a.m. — Boeing jet flyover q 11:30 a.m. — Boeing Classic Round 1 q 5:30 p.m. — Play concludes

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Spectators watch the final round of golf being played by the leaders during the 2011 Boeing Classic Champions Tour tournament at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.

Rumble at the Ridge opens Boeing Classic

By Michele Mihalovich Rumble at the Ridge, a chance for regular Joes to spend time golfing with celebrity athletes, opened the eighth annual Boeing Classic Aug. 20.

The early morning crowd cheered as Steve Raible, news anchor with KIRO 7, announced all the celebrity players who

turned out for the event at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge.

Former Seahawks Jacob Green, Sam Adkins, Cortez Kennedy, Dave Krieg, Warren Moon and Mack Strong are just a handful of the celebrity heroes who helped kick off the Boeing Classic.

The gathering crowd also gave a warm welcome to two former

Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Pinney and Lynn Swann, despite the controversial 2006 Superbowl between the Steelers and Seahawks.

Folks gave it up for multiple current and former Seattle Sounders, including Kasey Keller; but it was Slick Watts, a former Seattle SuperSonics player, who received the loudest cheers.

The Rumble on the Ridge pairs four amateurs with one celebrity athlete to raise money for the Nutrition and Fitness for Life Program at Virginia Mason Medical Center.

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q 8 a.m. — Gates open q 10:30 a.m. — Boeing Classic Round 2 q 5:30 p.m. — Play concludes

Sunday, Aug. 26 q Military Appreciation Day q 8 a.m. — Gates open q 10:30 a.m. — Boeing Classic Championship Sunday q 5 p.m. — Champion Trophy Ceremony on the 18th green

Plenty to do at weeklong classic The highlight of the Boeing Classic is the Champions Tour tournament, but the Classic is a week of golf events. Many of the events offer amateur golfers a chance to play a round with sports stars. The money from the events goes to benefit charities, including medical research at Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle.

Korean Air Pro-Am, Aug. 22-23 Amateur golfers team up with golf stars in a two-day Pro-Am with Champions

Tour pros. Fifty-six foursomes will play in the two-day event, with every amateur team paired with a Champions Tour player taking part in the weekend competition. The pros and their caddies are true ambassadors of the game and engage with their groups for a dynamic and one-of-a-kind experience.

Kids Day, Aug. 24 All children 14 and younger get in for free if accompanied by an adult.

Kid activities, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., include watch-

ing the Boeing Jet Flyover, entering the First Tee Putting Contest, a facepainting station and ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s.

Military Appreciation Day, Aug. 26 The Boeing Classic is showing its gratitude to active and retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces by offering free admission, free parking and a special event tent at the 18th green for them and their families. Bring a valid military identification.

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A young and future golfer gets help with his swing during Kids Day events at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge in 2011 during the weeklong Boeing Classic activities for the public.

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Back to School

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Back-to-school immunizations King County reminds parents to include updating immunizations on their children’s back-toschool list.

“Immunizations are a very safe and effective way to keep children healthy and in school,” said David Fleming, director and health officer for public health for Seattle & King County.

“Whether you’re a parent enrolling your child in school or a student entering college, make sure all immunizations are up-todate.”

In a statement released Aug. 20, Public Health officials said the state’s current whooping cough epidemic is a stark reminder of the importance of immunization.

There have been 560 confirmed cases of whooping cough in King County so far this year, compared to 98 cases in all of 2011.

School-aged children have been hit particularly hard. Children ages 10-13 have the highest rates of whooping cough in King County.

“Vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from diseases like whooping cough,” Betsy Hubbard, Public Health’s immunization supervisor, said.

To find out which vaccines are required for school and child care attendance, parents can go online to www.doh.wa.gov and click on “Community and

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What’s required Student immunizations must be up to date. Here’s what students need.

Hepatitis B q Three doses required, all grades: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertusis (DTaP/DT/Td/ Tdap) q Five doses, grades kindergarten through 12 q Four doses OK if the fourth one was given on or after the 4th birthday q Plus, one dose of Tdap required for grades six through 11 if student is 11 or older Polio q Four doses required, kindergarten and first grade q Three doses OK if the third dose was given on or after the 4th birthday q The final dose Environment.” From there go to “Schools” and follow the link for “Vaccine Requirements.”

Choosing not to vaccinate, according to officials, could lead to the contraction of a preventable disease as well as passing illness on to those particularly vulnerable, like infants, pregnant women or people with weakened immune

given on or after Aug. 7, 2009, must be given at a minimum of 4 years old and at a minimum interval of six months after the previous dose. q Four doses required, students grades two through 12 q Three doses OK if the third dose was given on or after the 4th birthday Measles, mumps and rubella q Two doses required, all grades Varicella (aka chicken pox) q Two doses required, grades kindergarten through four, or verification of the disease by a healthcare provider. q One dose required, grades five and six, or parental verification of the disease q Vaccination recommended but not required for students grades seven through 12 systems. A child who is not fully immunized may be sent home from school during a disease outbreak.

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By Sebastian Moraga Kerry Anderson started small.

The current president of the Snoqualmie Valley PTSA began her volunteering the time-honored way: She turned on her oven.

The year was 2009, and she baked goods for the teachers at Cascade View Elementary School once a month.

“As soon as I started there,” she wrote in an email, “the need for support for our teachers, schools and students

became evident.”

Baking became fundraising, fundraising became meetings and two calendars later she became Valley PTSA vice president.

“There have been many times I can go home and say, ‘Today, I made a difference in my child’s and many children’s education and experience,’” she wrote.

“That’s what brings me satisfaction.

With growing class sizes and shrinking school budgets, volunteers can make a big dif-

ference, she said.

Parents tend to volunteer more when their children are younger, though. A child’s enthusiasm for seeing Mom and Dad hang around school grounds shrinks as the child grows.

“PTSAs of the middle and high schools are desperately urging parental involvement,” she said.

No requisites exist to join a PTSA, she said. The P stands for parent, but it may as well be for “pal.”

“You can be a grandSee PTSA, Page 11

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Snoqualmie Valley School District mission statement Expect the best From our students, of our staff, for our community.

It is the mission of the Snoqualmie Valley School District to meet the individual learning needs of its students, thereby enabling them: to identify and realize their potentials, to develop skills and attitudes for life-long learning and to be knowledgeable, productive, and involved citizens.

To accomplish our mission, the SVSD will emphasize: basic skills, effective communication, ability to access and process information, respon-

sible decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking and creative endeavors.

Expect The highest and greatest development of selfesteem, intellectual and creative abilities through a diverse and integrated curriculum, using varied teaching techniques and resources in a challenging, stimulating, caring and safe environment.

Foster Acceptance, appreciation and respect among students for themselves and others in the tradition

of the cultural and ethnic diversity of our community, nation and the world.

Promote Understanding and appreciation of the rights, duties, privileges and responsibilities through active involvement as a citizen in an ever-changing world.

Prepare Students to live and work in a rapidly changing technological future.

Cultivate Students’ environmental awareness and responsibilities.

Involve Parents, students, staff and community in a partnership to take responsibility for the learning process.

Empower Parents, students and staff in the decision-making process in matters affecting the quality of education provided in our schools.

Celebrate Educational accomplishments and the excitement of learning.

Source: The Snoqualmie Valley School District’s website, www.svsd410.org.

Schools foundation mission statement

Lunch prices

The Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation is working hard to: q Build community support for schools by partnering with parents, students, teachers, and business and community leaders. The Foundation invites community input and expertise to strengthen or initiate school programs.

q Elementary school breakfast: $1.75 q Elementary school lunch: $3.25 q Middle school breakfast: $1.90 q Middle school lunch: $3.25 q High school breakfast: $1.90 q High school lunch: $3.50 q Adult breakfast: $2.25 q Adult lunch: $4 q Reduced-price breakfast and lunch, grades kindergarten through three: free q Reduced-price breakfast, grades four through 12: free q Reduced-price lunch grades four through 12: 40 cents

q Secure resources from individuals, business, and foundations to support programs that will sustain excellence in Snoqualmie Valley Schools. q Support the mission of the Snoqualmie Valley School District which is to meet the individual learning needs of its stu-

dents, thereby enabling them to identify and realize their potentials, to develop skills and attitudes for lifelong learning, and to be knowledgeable, productive and involved citizens.

Source: Website of the Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation.

School board member email contacts The Snoqualmie Valley School Board meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday at the administration office boardroom, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E. Reach your Snoqualmie Valley School Board members by email at: q Scott Hodgins, District 1, gscott.hodgins@ comcast.net q Geoff Doy, District 2, Geoffrey.w.doy@comcast. net q Carolyn Simpson, District 3, simpsoncgs@ yahoo.com

q Marci Busby, District 4, mbusby2831@aol.com q Dan Popp, District 5, board president, dan.

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popp@microsoft.com Source: Snoqualmie Valley School District website

Bell times

PTSA

Cascade View Elementary School q Monday-Thursday: 8:35 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. q Midday dismissal: 11:15 a.m. q Midday start: 12:15 p.m. q Friday: 8:35 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.

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Fall City, North Bend, Opstad and Snoqualmie elementary schools q Monday-Thursday: 9:05 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. q Midday dismissal: 11:45 a.m. q Midday start: 12:45 p.m. q Friday: 9:05 a.m. to 1:25 p.m.

Chief Kanim and Twin Falls middle schools q MondayThursday: 7:40 a.m. to 2:33 p.m. q Friday: 7:40 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

Snoqualmie Middle School q Monday-Thursday: 7:25 a.m. to 2:12 p.m. q Friday: 7:25 a.m. to 12:12 p.m.

Two Rivers School q Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. q Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mount Si High School q MondayThursday: 7:40 a.m. to 2:18 p.m. q Friday: 7:40 a.m. to 12:18 p.m.

parent, guardian, relation of any kind to be a voice for a PTSA,” Anderson wrote. “In the past, we have even had members join whose children will someday join our elementary school but were not members yet.

“Ultimately, the PTSA is open to anyone who is interested in advocating for students in a school,” she added.

PTSAs require dues, but they go to the state PTSA, not local units, she wrote. Rates are $15 and $20 per year for singleparent and family memberships respectively.

“I hear many people say, ‘I just like to volunteer in the classroom, I am not a PTSA-type volunteer,’” she wrote.

“What those people don’t realize is that it is the desire to volunteer and make a difference that drives the PTSA, no matter what you think you may be a part of.

“If every parent could volunteer their personal time, it would guarantee each child is personally touched by volunteering at least once during the school year.”

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Directory Contact the Snoqualmie Valley School District’s nine departments at: q Business Services, Ryan Stokes, director, 831-8040, stokesr@ svsd410.org q Curriculum and Instruction, Don McConkey, assistant superintendent, 8318018, mcconkeyd@ svsd410.org q Food Services, Patrick Reilly, director, 831-8009, reillyp@ svsd410.org q Health Services — Mount Si High School and Two Rivers School: Margie Blackmon, nurse, 8318024 office, 864-7865 cell phone, blackmonmr@ svsd410.org — Opstad Elementary School and Twin Falls Middle School: Carol Gunning, nurse, 8318312 cell phone, gunning@svsd410.org — Snoqualmie Elementary School and

Cascade View Elementary School: Anne McGavran, nurse, 766-2739 cellphone, mcgabrana@ svsd410.org — Fall City Elementary School and Chief Kanim Middle School: Corrinna Walter, nurse, 766-0402 cellphone, walterc@ svsd410.org — Snoqualmie Middle School and North Bend Elementary: Cathi Woolley, nurse, 766-0406 cellphone, woolleyc@ svsd410.org q Health services assistant, Kathy Cruz, 8318023, cruzk@svsd410.org q Operations, Carl Larson, supervisor, 8318031, larsonjrc@svsd410. org q Personnel Department, Beverly Root, rootb@svsd410.org q Student Services, Nancy Meeks, 831-8015, meeksn@svsd410.org q Technology Services, Jeff Hogan, executive director, 831-8019, hoganj@svsd410.org q Transportation, Jim Garhart, supervisor, 8318020, garhartj@svsd410.org

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Tips for boosting back-to-school success Excitement, anticipation, anxiety — back-toschool time is filled with many emotions for both kids and parents. By planning ahead, parents can make gearing up for the start of the school year a fun experience that eases the transition while boosting enthusiasm.

Consider the six ideas below to help position students for success before they head back to the classroom: Set a schedule now New teachers, classmates, homework and other challenges may create some apprehension and nervousness during the first couple weeks of school. Stay positive and explain that some anxiety is normal and that everyone needs time to adjust to new things. Help reduce stress by creating a daily routine before school. Checklists and charts allow children to

be organized and get into a schedule. For instance, a set time for homework, snack time, free time and bed time are good things to have on a schedule.

Shop for school supplies together Seeing all the new trends and designs that stores have to offer for back-to-school supplies can be really exciting for children. Allow them to personalize their supplies and feel excited about using them. A few new outfits also provide kids with a boost of encouragement and confidence for the new school year.

Hold a family celebration Start an annual tradition that celebrates the start of the school year.

For example, have a family cookout with hotdogs and s’mores the weekend before school starts. This helps build excitement for the new school year, but also gives them a relaxed

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Make the first day back to school a celebration to help improve your child’s chances for success. setting to talk about any back-to-school anxiety they may be feeling.

Set up a homework area This area should be organized, quiet and welllit. You should also allow your child to personalize this space to make it more appealing and fun, without providing distractions.

Some items you might want to incorporate in this area are a dictionary, atlas, calculator, art supplies, paper and pencils.

Make sure to have plenty of snacks ready for homework time to avoid the distraction of a grumbling belly. Choosing a snack that offers protein, such as cheese and crackers or an apple with peanut butter will keep them satisfied until dinner.

Stock up on sensible snacks After a long day at school, kids are hungry

and need snacks that satisfy them through all their homework assignments and other after-school activities. Stock up on a variety of wholesome, nonperishable snacks that you can keep on hand year round.

Review what the school requires Don’t forget the basics.

Review all medical documents that pertain to annual physicals and immunizations, and get the information to the school for your child’s file.

Also, make the teacher and school nurse aware of any conditions your child may have such as allergies, chronic medical conditions or special learning accommodations. Doing this ahead of time helps ease back-to-school stress for Mom and Dad, too.

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Key dates August 2012 q Aug. 29: First day of classes, grades one through 12 q Aug. 31: Early dismissal September 2012 q Early dismissal: Sept.

7, 14, 21, 28 q Sept. 3: Labor Day, no school q Sept. 4: First day of classes, kindergarten October 2012 q Early dismissal: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2012 q Early dismissal: Nov. 2, 9, q Nov. 12, no school.

Veterans Day observed q Nov. 16-21, parent conferences q Nov. 22-23, Thanksgiving Day holiday December 2012 q Early dismissal: Dec. 7, 14 q Dec. 20-31, winter break January 2013 q Early dismissal: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 q Jan. 2: Classes resume q Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school February 2013 q Early dismissal: Feb. 1, 8, 15 q Feb. 18-22, midwinter break March 2013 q Early dismissal: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 2013 q Early dismissal: April 5, 19, 26 q April 8-12, spring break May 2013 q Early dismissal: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 q May 27: Memorial Day, no school June 2013 q Early dismissal: June 7, 14 q June 10, last day of kindergarten q June 11, last day of classes grades one through 12 Source: Snoqualmie Valley School District website

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Sleep is an important part of back-to-school preparation Does your list of school supplies include sleep? Studies say it should, especially for teens.

Only 8 percent of American teenagers are getting the required nine or more hours of sleep needed, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In fact, a recent study published in the “Journal of Adolescent Health” found that more than 60 percent of high school students get less than seven hours of sleep per night. The situation does not improve in college, either. A 2010 study conducted at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota revealed, not surprisingly, that 70 percent of college students get less than the 8 recommended hours of sleep.

Perhaps reminding your student that there is a proven relationship between healthy sleep habits and academic success might help encourage healthier habits. In 2010, a University of Minnesota study found a significant positive correlation between the amount of sleep per night and grade point average. Additionally, as the average number of days per week a student got less than five hours of sleep increased, grade point average decreased.

Once a pattern of bad sleep has developed, is it possible for students to “reset” their internal clocks? Researchers at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine say it is.

Suggest that your student try following these tips, a little bit at a time, over several weeks:

q Try your best to avoid caffeine, smoking, alcohol, heavy exercise and heavy snacking (pizza included) at least three hours before bedtime. q Don’t pull all-nighters or cram for exams late at night. Specifically schedule studying for when you’re most alert so your performance won’t be affected. q Be as consistent as possible with your sleep habits, ideally aiming to go to bed at the same time each evening and get at least eight hours of sleep per night. q Wake up at the same time every morning and head outside.

Sunlight helps reset circadian rhythms, the body’s internal biological process that rotates around a 24-hour schedule. q Turn off your cellphone and laptop at night. Besides being a distraction, exposure to light can suppress the production of melatonin, a hormone that aids sleep. q Make sure your bedroom is set up for sleep.

If you are a light sleeper or your room is noisy, try wearing earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones. Keep the room cool and dark. Make your bed as comfortable as possible. Consider investing in a foam mattress pad and a quality pillow.

For example, for about $100, you can purchase a mattress topper and a waterbase pillow, both of which greatly improve head, neck and back support while you sleep.

Countless studies have shown that people who get the right amount of

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Fiesta fundraiser extols traditional Filipino culture

By Katie Larsen The Filipino-American Ministry of Our Lady of Sorrows church in Snoqualmie will hold its first annual Filipino Fiesta Fundraiser on Aug. 26.

“Our whole goal through fellowship and faith is to let the congregation know about our culture,” said Ted Reyes, co-chairman for the event.

Activities planned include performances of traditional dance and music, games and food, all from Filipino culture.

“The center piece will be two whole roasted pigs,” Reyes said, called “lechon.”

There will be other regular staple foods from the culture, co-chairman Roy Burgos said.

There will also be a raffle and auction, including handcrafted Filipino gifts.

Money raised from the fundraiser will go toward many projects and community service. Profits will also help fund the building of a new church on new property bought on Cascade River Bend.

“There are pressing issues that the community needs to know about and support,” organizer Emma Heron said.

Before last December, Snoqualmie has never had

If you go Filipino Fiesta Fundraiser q 1-5 p.m. Aug. 26 q Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Hall q 39025 S.E. Alpha St., Snoqualmie q Cost is $20 for adults, $10 ages 6-18 and free for ages 6 and younger. Call 888-2974. a Filipino event, according to Heron. Members of about 10 families have been planning the event since March and have weekly or bi-weekly meetings for progress reports.

“We are hoping to make this an annual event,” organizer Jennifer Esteban said. “Whatever makes it fun and enjoyable for the whole community.”

Esteban talked to businesses for support.

“There are many generous people in the community,” she said.

Our Lady of Sorrows has about 125 active families, a shift from the past.

“The church has changed from old-timers in the Valley to now, young families,” Reyes said. “The whole demographic of the church has changed.”

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Emily Hamilton, 6, of North Bend, won the talent competition in a natural pageant by performing a singing ventriloquist act with a Kermit the Frog puppet to ‘Life’s a Happy Song.’

PAGEANT PRINCESS North Bend girl qualifies for National All-American Miss Pageant

By Michele Mihalovich Emily Hamilton, 6, of North Bend, charmed judges in a natural pageant with her ponytails, sweet smile and singing ventriloquist act with Kermit the Frog.

Now she’s heading to the National All-American Miss Pageant, a natural pageant, which does not allow makeup or glitzstyle hairdos.

Emily competed in a state qualifier Aug. 9-12 in Tacoma against 40 other contestants in her age

On the Web Watch Emily Hamilton perform a singing ventriloquist act with a Kermit the Frog puppet to “Life’s a Happy Song” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=J hgRBPll5Vc&feature=youtu.be. group, and will go on to the national competition at Disneyland in November, her mother Donna

Help seniors through volunteering, friendship

By Katie Larsen “It’s the ability to keep people living independently and be in good shape being there,” Clair Petersky said. “Sometimes, it’s that extra help with volunteers that helps them to flourish.”

Petersky is the executive director of Eastside Friends of Seniors, a local organization that provides seniors with volunteers who help transport them to medical appointments, shop and run errands, complete household chores and jobs, and provide information

and referrals.

The service began in 1998 (It was then known as Faith in Action) and now services the Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah and Sammamish.

In the Valley, there are currently 12 active clients and seven active volunteers.

The median age of clients is 82 and the biggest age group is 85 to 90 years old, according to Petersky.

“It’s really heartwarming to see how much our volunteers get from helping seniors in our community,” Petersky said.

“I think we are definitely

friends. I think we benefit the entire community.”

There are a variety of different ways to volunteer.

To build a relationship with a client, volunteers are matched with people who need consistent help.

There are also opportunities for group projects that take a full- or half-day to complete, like cleaning up after storms or doing yardwork. There are also volunteers who are just on call to provide a service if they are available.

Amanda Lin, a senior at the International Community School in

Kirkland, is interning for the summer through Teens in Public Service. TIPS allows teenagers the opportunity to do community service while also getting paid.

Lin accompanies volunteers to meet with clients and she interviews both to get an understanding of the people and the background of the relationship.

The information is then compiled into anecdotes and shared on the organization’s blog or in newsletters to sponsors and donors.

“It’s just been really inspiring to work with such a great group of people who

are all passionate about the organization,” Lin said.

“Even though I’m only writing stories, talking with these people is something I will always treasure.”

Lon Lindo, 63, has been volunteering with Eastside Friends for two and a half years. A regular service he provides is picking up Francis Takacs from kidney dialysis on Wednesdays and driving her to her home in Sammamish.

“You get more back than you give,” Lindo said. “They wouldn’t be able to maintain their independence and this

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Get involved Eastside Friends of Seniors needs volunteers to drive seniors to doctor appointments or to the grocery store and help with their household chores while being a friendly visitor. Learn more by emailing info@ EastsideFriendsOfSeniors. org or call 369-9120. helps their pride.”

Lindo also serves on the board of directors. He said the biggest problem the organization has is fundraising. In November, See SENIORS, Page 15

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Pageant From Page 14 Hamilton said.

The North Bend Elementary School student won the talent competition by performing a singing ventriloquist act with a Kermit the Frog puppet to “Life’s a Happy Song.” According to her mother, it was a pageant favorite.

Emily also won the photogenic competition for the second year in a row. The wins each provided a trophy and a $250 cash prize.

In addition to winning two optional competitions, Emily finished as third runner-up overall out of 40. By placing in the top five, she also qualified to compete in the National AllAmerican Miss Pageant, which will also be held in Disneyland over Thanksgiving week.

Donna said Emily’s interest in pageants began from watching her older sister, Abigail, 9, who has been competing for the past four years.

She said the natural competitions are all she and her husband Jim let them compete in.

“As parents, we believe that self-esteem begins at an early age,” Donna said. “Our children need to embrace themselves for who they are, their talents and their minds. There is no need to put makeup on a 6-year-old. They are perfect the way they are.”

Seniors From Page 14 Eastside Friends of Seniors will hold its annual fundraiser. The exact date has not been set.

Takacs has been using the services since the beginning of the year and said all of the volunteers are nice and dependable.

“Eastside Friends of Seniors does all these services that may seem insignificant to someone outside the organization, but it really does make a huge difference in a senior’s life,” Lin said. “They can live as they want and maintain their dignity and connection with society.”

An example of a

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Emily Hamilton (above) won a natural pageant Aug. 9-12 in Tacoma.

She poses with several of the trophies (left) that she won at the event.

matched pair, volunteer DeeAnn Maher, 58, and client Lucinda Cox, have been working together for more than a year. Maher visits Cox every week, alternating between cleaning her apartment in Issaquah and taking her on errands. Cox also has macular degeneration and often has a list of jobs for Maher to do once a week, like open her lipstick container.

“I so look forward to her coming,” Cox said. “I wish young people were more exposed to volunteer things. There are so many things they could learn at a young age to encourage them as they grow up.”

Maher said that part of the organization is pairing people who click with each other, like her and Cox. “It opens up just a

fantastic friendship. They become an important part of your life,” Maher said. “I love what I do right now.”

The women have been through a lot together, including Cox losing her significant other, who also used the services of Eastside Friends to get rides to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

“It’s just so nice to have this service available to us seniors,” Cox said.

Recently, Puget Sound Energy donated a grant to purchase emergency disaster kits for all clients; the kits will be purchased and distributed in preparation for winter storms.

Later this year, the organization will expand to Bellevue.

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Football-A-Palooza opens Scarlet and Gray Exhibitions

By Michele Mihalovich

Players on the Mount Si Wildcats football team (above) work a running drill Aug. 16 in preparation for the Football-APalooza kickoff party and the Scarlet and Gray Exhibition football game Aug. 24. Football players (below and left) go through agility drills with field obstacles prior to their exhibition game and the upcoming regular season.

By Michele Mihalovich As if the Scarlet and Gray Exhibition football game weren’t exciting enough, the Wildcat Football Boosters has organized a pre-game kickoff party called Football-APalooza.

This first-time event will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at the high school parking lot prior to the multiple scrimmages that begin at 7 p.m.

Angi Davis, a member of the boosters’ Friday Night Lights committee and mom to senior Jimbo Davis, a Wildcats starting receiver and cornerback,

said the committee came up with the palooza idea as a way to get more of the community involved in Friday night football.

“Our games are not just about football,” she said. “They are about the entire community coming together to celebrate. It’s a cheap way to spend Friday night and it’s fun for the entire family.”

The Football-A-Palooza will include fairlike booths, a cake walk, a hay find, watermelon seed spitting, inflatable attractions, pony rides, a photo booth, a football toss, a fishing booth, hay rides, King County Sheriff’s

Office Swift Water Rescue, Smokey Bear, a tractor show, barbecue and other concessions.

“We figured this would be a great way to get the entire community to come and get excited about our football teams,” Angi Davis said.

She said it’s especially important for the community to come out to show its support because only four Mount Si varsity games will be played at home.

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Cascade FC Soccer Team wins 2012 Seattle Cup tournament

By Michele McRae The Cascade FC U-16 Boys Soccer Team recently won the championship for its age group at the 2012 Seattle Cup, at the Starfire Complex in Tukwila.

The tournament, hosted by Seattle United, one of Washington State’s largest soccer clubs, featured more than 200 highly competitive teams.

In the U-16 championship game, with the temperature approaching the mid- to upper-90s on the pitch, Cascade faced off against a very

strong Wenatchee Fire team. They played to a 0-0 draw, with the game being decided in a shootout, ultimately won by Cascade FC. Pictured left to right are (first row) Matthew Cowan, Alec Hintzke, Ezekiel Kingery, Dan Kero, Bryan Bodnar, Cameron Heimbigner, Jesus Espinoza and Evan Betz, and (second row) Dan Paczosa (head coach), George Oord (assistant coach), Max Adamson, Alexander Vicars-Harris, Brandon Mowry, Bruce Corrie, Kyle Walsh, Mason McRae, Colton Oord, Jacob Turpin and Ron Kero (assistant coach). Not pictured is Justin Klock.

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Annette Lake is the perfect reward for the perfect hike

By Lillian O’Rorke

What to know

It may be the draw of eating lunch on the edge of crystal clear waters that first calls you to hike the Annette Lake Trail, but your first reward comes before you even begin to breath heavy.

A few switchbacks into the trek, mist from Humpback Creek billows up to meet hikers crossing over a small waterfall on a footbridge. For those who have not yet taken advantage of the summer sunshine and hit the trails, pausing to watch snowmelt rush over boulders is motivation enough to work through the soreness that comes with the year’s first hike.

Beginning from the same trailhead as the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail off of Interstate 90’s Exit 47, the Annette Lake trail takes off to the right to climb the basin between three peaks — Humpback Mountain, Abiel Peak and Silver Peak.

As you make your way up the valley, moss-covered rocks glowing electric in the sun remind you that you’re still in the rain shadow. Tree roots that lift

Annette Lake key features q Roundtrip: 7.5 miles q Highest point: 3,600 feet q Elevation gain: 1,400 feet q Guidebook: ‘Day Hiking: Snoqualmie Pass’ (Nelson & Bauer — Mountaineers Books) q Source: Washington Trails Association q Getting there: From Issaquah, take Interstate up the trail shine as if they have been polished. The uneven ground means you have to step with purpose to avoid rolling an ankle.

It also means parents should likely leave the stroller at home. But fourlegged friends are welcome as long as they remain on a leash.

Crossing over the open space that is Iron Horse Trail and glancing left and right, it’s easy to imagine a locomotive barreling down the wide corridor. Passing back into the cover of the towering Noble firs, the path steepens as it switchbacks for more than 1.5 miles.

Like a kaleidoscope, the sun rhythmically peeks through the trees as you

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A day-use pass can be purchased at the site for $5. put one hiking boot in front of the other. Every now and then a giant Western red cedar provides a good excuse to catch your breath, snap a photo or just drop your head back in awe. Two downed trees along the way provide the chance to see an unfazed 6-year-old child scamper under and through Mother Nature’s obstacle course.

At an elevation of about 3,600 feet, the switchbacks give way to a welcomed, relatively flat mile. Breathing easy and humming with a sense of accomplishment, hikers smile at one another as they pause to gaze at Humpback Mountain across the valley. The view is made possible by a river of rocks that have stomped out all the trees in an avalanche chute.

By Lillian O’Rorke

The crisp green waters of Annette Lake provide the perfect reprieve after the two- to threehour hike up to its shores.

The trail ends at Annette Lake. A waterfall to the left spills into the lake. Around Annette, three peaks reach toward the sky. At 5,603 feet, Silver Peak is the highest.

Finding patches of shoreline, hikers perch on rocks and logs before devouring lunch.

“It’s not easy-peasy, but it’s comfortable,” said Peter Fendler, of Seattle.

“This is shorter than we thought.”

At a round trip of 7.5 miles, Fendler added that he wished he and his friends had chosen a longer jaunt. But not everyone in the group agreed.

“It wasn’t too easy for me, because I was

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Mount Si High School hosts cheer camp

Each camper will receive a T-shirt and be invited to perform alongside the cheerleaders during the Mount Si High School varsity football game’s halftime show Sept. 14.

Registration is $45 per camper, with checks made payable to the high school. Registration is due Sept. 7.

Email the high school’s cheer coach, Jessii Stevens, at raisioj@yahoo.com to learn more.

Mount Si High School Cheerleaders will hold a cheer camp for young children, grades kindergarten through five, Sept. 11-13.

The camp, from 5-6:30 p.m. each day at the high school commons, will offer children a chance to learn, dance, cheer, play and jump right alongside the school’s more experienced cheerleaders.

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Police & fire

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North Bend

Nice try, but it ain’t gonna fly

Suspicious report An 18-year-old North Bend woman reported to police July 1 that two men beat her up at E.J. Roberts Park at about midnight. She admitted herself at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, and had to be sedated by staff. Neither police nor hospital staff found injuries consistent with her report about being attacked.

Hey, where’s my stuff?

A North Bend man reported July 21 that some of the items he’d left in the house he was moving out of were gone. The house is on Southeast Tanner Road. Missing was a drill, fishing pole, lawn-

An ACE Hardware supervisor called police at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 to report that a man was trying to return a stolen Carhartt jacket for cash. The man was trespassed from the store.

Theft A woman from Post Falls, Idaho, reported Aug. 3 that she had left her purse on the floor at Scott’s Dairy Freeze by accident. When she returned an hour later, the purse was gone.

Not a card-carrying member Police pulled over a North Bend man at about 5 p.m. Aug. 3 for speeding on North Bend Way. Officers smelled marijuana, and confiscated 3.3

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grams of pot when the man could not provide a medical marijuana card.

He was cited for speeding, not having insurance and not carrying his drivers’ license.

Shoplifters arrested What initially started out as a shoplifting call ended up with multiple females being arrested.

The store manager at Gymboree at about 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 alerted police that four females had just stolen items and driven away in a Toyota Camry with heavily tinted windows. The vehicle was stopped later on a traffic violation near Interstate 90.

A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested for driving while her license was suspended. A 22-yearold Tacoma woman was arrested on a warrant out of Bellevue for thirddegree theft. A 15-year-old Renton girl was arrested for shoplifting. The fourth

female was released.

Bizarre burglary A North Bend business owner reported that during the night Aug. 9 someone climbed to the second story of SubTerra Inc., an engineering company, broke a window, climbed through and stole two old laptops that don’t work and a small tool kit from a receptionist desk. A security video did film the suspect, described as a white male, and police were able to lift four fingerprints.

Police said they do not recognize the suspect.

Snoqualmie DUI At about 2 a.m. Aug. 10, an officer observed a Saturn speeding on Snoqualmie Parkway. The driver, Robb Bryant Cole Jr., 35, of Tacoma, failed several sobriety tests. He was arrested

AUGUST 23, 2012 for DUI and transported to Issaquah Jail.

Possible prowl An officer at about 5:30 a.m. Aug. 10 located two vehicles parked in the 7800 block of Silva Avenue Southeast. Both vehicles had doors ajar, dome lights on, and gas lids and glove boxes open. The officer left his card on the vehicles.

Loud marshmallow party At about 11 p.m. Aug. 12, an officer responded to a report of a loud party in the 34000 block of Southeast Carmichael Loop. Officer found four teenage girls roasting marshmallows and warned them to keep the noise down.

Lady Gaga fan During the night Aug. 14, someone broke out a window of a vehicle parked on Dogwood Lane Southeast, and stole toiletries, clothing, a phone charger and a Lady Gaga CD.

Sunglasses fan During the night Aug. 14, tools and a pair of sunglasses were taken from a

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Volunteer opportunities abound at Encompass this fall. To sign up, contact Michelle McCormick at 888-2777, ext. 1212, or michelle.mccormick@ encompassnw.org. q Preschool classroom aide, Encompass Main Campus, North Bend: As preschool classes expand to all five weekdays, spend three hours a week with 3or 4-year-olds. q Pediatric therapy office assistant, Encompass Downtown North Bend: For four hours a week, be the first impression for families seeking help, whether by phone or through our front door. q Toddler groups assistant, three locations: For two hours a week, assist with toddler groups in North Bend, Issaquah and Carnation. q Parenting education assistant, Encompass Main Campus, North Bend: For one or two hours a week, assist parent educators with workshop preparation and execution, including PowerPoint help.

locked vehicle parked in a driveway on Silent Creek Avenue Southeast.

Insubordinate bear At about 10:30 p.m.

Aug. 14, an officer received a report of a bear in the 36000 block of Southeast Forest Street.

According to the report, “officer found bear eating garbage, ordered the bear to drop garbage. Bear refused.”

North Bend EFR calls q One fire engine responded to an unauthorized burning call at 12:33 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 1000 block of Mountain View Boulevard Southeast. q Four fire engines responded to an unauthorized burning call at 4:41 p.m. Aug. 15 in the 14000 block of 415th Avenue Southeast. q Two fire engines responded to a smoke scare at 8:21 p.m. Aug. 15 in the 47000 block of Southeast 159th Street.

The Star publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.

q Therapy storyboard assistant, Encompass Downtown North Bend: Help therapists create individual storyboards for therapy participants. q Therapy outreach assistant, Encompass Downtown North Bend: Once a week, work to connect Encompass with pediatricians, and search computer lists and articles about treatments. q Special event assistant, Snoqualmie Ridge: Help build and carry out the social event of the year in the Snoqualmie Valley — the Encompass Autumn Gala, on Saturday, Nov. 3, at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge. A variety of set-up opportunities are available throughout the day of the event. q Family night assistant, Si View Community Center, North Bend: Family Nights, co-sponsored by Encompass and Si View Metro Parks, resume on the following days this fall: Sept. 7 (The Noise Guy), Oct. 20 (Harvest Carnival) and Dec. 7 (BCI Performing Canines).

Interact with children and parents in making the events run smoothly.

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Volunteer opportunities q The Mount Si Helping Hand Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help unload food at noon Mondays, sort food at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or pass out food on Wednesdays. Call 888-0096. q The food bank is also looking for candidates to serve on its board on a three-year commitment. Appointments for interviews will be set up in October. The food bank seeks a skilled bookkeeper to help as it reorganizes its bookkeeping procedures. Contact Karen Birzell at kbirzell@yahoo.com or 831-7062.

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Music/entertainment q Joe Baque and Steve Luceno, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, 292-9307 q Johnny Sawyer art showing, with musical guest Minority Child, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, The Black Dog, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647 q Ali Marcus, 6 p.m. Aug. 23, Si View Park, 400 Orchard Drive S.E., North Bend q Bryant Urban’s Blue Oasis, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Boxley’s q Ill Legitimate, 8 p.m.

Aug. 24, The Black Dog q Graye & Green Group, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Boxley’s q Stillwater Hill Band, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, The Black Dog q The Voodoos, 9:30 p.m.

Aug. 25, Finaghty’s Irish Pub, 7726 Center Blvd. S.E., Suite 110, Snoqualmie, 888-8833 q Ravinwolf, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, Snoqualmie Brewery and Tap Room, 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-2357 q Danny Kolke trio, 6 p.m.

Aug. 26, Boxley’s q The Defeyes, 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Snoqualmie Point Park, 37580 S.E. Winery Road q Out To Lunch, 8 p.m.

Aug. 27, The Black Dog q Carolyn Graye’s Singer Soiree, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Boxley’s q Future Jazz Heads, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Boxley’s q Randy Halberstadt, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Boxley’s q Trombonasaurus Wrecks 6+3 BMF fundraiser and special event, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Boxley’s q Open Mic Ukelele Night, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, The Black Dog q The Mediocres, 6 p.m.

Aug. 30, Si View Park q Milo Petersen Trio, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Boxley’s q Lindsay Street, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 31, The Black Dog

Events q Boeing Classic, Aug. 20-26, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie q U-Pick blueberries at Bybee-Nims Blueberry Farm. 9

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Stillwater Hill, a bluegrass band, plays The Black Dog, 8 p.m. Aug. 25. Learn more at www.blackdogsnoqualmie.com or call 831-3647.

a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept.

16. Call 888-0821 to confirm the farm is open. Farm is at 42930 S.E. 92nd St., North Bend.

Blueberries are $1.95 per pound, cash or check only. q Summer matinees at the North Bend Theatre — “Recess: School is Out,” (noon Aug. 21-23), rated G, free q Evenings Around the Campfire, 7 and 8 p.m., Aug. 24 at the Cedar Falls Watershed Education Center 19901 Cedar Falls Road S.E., North Bend. Learn about nature while sharing snacks and activities around a campfire. Evening includes a stroll through the center. $5 per family, ages 4 and older. Call 206-733-9421 or 831-6780 to learn more or email crwprograms@seattle.gov q Explore Old Growth Forest, 9 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center. Join botanist Clay Antieau as he visits old forests in both high and low elevations.

Hikes will include trips to Findley Lake. Learn the importance of old growth forest and what Seattle does to manage secondgrowth forests so they function like older forests. Trip is rain or shine and involves 1-2 miles of hiking through moderately rugged terrain; $15 per person. q Outdoor movie fundraiser for Jim Townsend, Mount Si High School graduate, class of 1993, injured in an ATV accident. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 48026 S.E. Mount Si Road, in North Bend. Tickets are $10 for adults and $1 for children. q Emerald City Trapeze Arts will host Circus Day from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at Mountain Meadows Farm, 42122 S.E. 102nd St., North Bend.

Show includes flying trapeze, climbing wall, swings, food,

drinks, live music and children’s activities. Tickets are $40, and are available by calling 206-9069442 or emailing info@emeraldcitytrapeze.com q Tap Water Tours of the Cedar River Municipal watershed are at 9:45 a.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Aug. 26. Tours, by reservation only, last two and a half hours and cost $10 for adults, $5 for seniors. Children 10 or older accompanied by an adult pay $5 as well. The tour occurs by foot and by bus into the river-fed watershed. See the source of your tap water and hear stories of this unparalleled watershed. Register by calling 206-733-9421 or emailing crwprograms@seattle.gov. q Foster care orientation for anyone interested in becoming a foster parent, 5 p.m. Aug. 28 at Encompass, 1407 Boalch Ave. N.W., North Bend. Call Leilani McClure at 681-2094 to register. q Lunch and Learn, 1 p.m. Sept. 6; Topic is “GlutenFree Diet, Beyond Myth or Fad,” with speaker Nancy Baker, former director of education for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Seminar is at Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. It’s open to the public. Register online at www.snoqualmiehospital.org. q The Snoqualmie Valley Museum presents: “Beyond Smokey: The USFS In The Snoqualmie Valley,” 1-5 p.m.

Saturdays through Tuesdays, 320 Bendigo Blvd. S., North Bend q North Bend Farmers Market, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 13, Si View Park, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive

North Bend Library q All events, unless other-

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wise noted, take place at 115 E. Fourth St., North Bend. The library will be closed Sept. 3, for Labor Day. q Friends of the North Bend Library Annual Book Sale, all day, Aug. 23-25. Great bargains on books for people of all ages. q EReader assistance, 6 p.m. Aug. 27, learn how to download eBooks to your eReader or computer during this demonstration. Look at popular eReaders and software.

Adults only, registration not required. q You Have a Puppy/ Dog. Now What? Learn how to communicate with your dog using a combination of verbal and corporal language. 7 p.m.

Aug. 28. For all ages. q One-on-one computer assistance, 1 p.m. Aug. 29. Get extra help on the computer, including special projects or creating an email account. No appointment necessary.

Snoqualmie Library All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at 7824 Center Blvd. S.E., Snoqualmie. The library will be closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day. q EReader assistance, 11 a.m. Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6. Learn how to download eBooks to your eReader or computer during this demonstration. Look at popular eReaders and software.

Adults only, registration not required. q Meet the Author, 7 p.m.

Sept. 5. Meet Sudhir Diddee, author of “Priceless Computer Tips at Your Fingertips,” a book that helps computer users of all skill levels become more productive when using programs like “Windows 7” and “Microsoft Office 2010.”

q Purl One, Listen Too, 1 p.m. Sept. 6. Learn new stitches, meet new friends, listen to new books and talk about knitting. q Spanish-English Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8. All ages welcome with adult. Enjoy stories, songs and fun activities in both languages. q Preschool Story Time, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10, for ages 3-6 with adult.

Churches q Filipino-American Ministry at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church will host its first Filipino Fiesta Fundraising Event, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 26. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for people ages 6-18 and free for children younger than 6.

All proceeds benefit the church’s property fund. q Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church will meet 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15 to discuss “Cry The Beloved Country,”

by Alan Paton. Call Carol O’Connor at 773-551-5492 to learn more.

Clubs q SnoValley Beekeepers, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Meadowbrook Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend, www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org q Trellis gardening club, 10 a.m. third Saturday, Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City, new and experienced gardeners are welcome q Moms Club of North Bend, 10 a.m. last Tuesday of the month, Totz, 249 Main Ave. S., Suite E, North Bend, children welcome, www.momsclub.org q Snoqualmie Valley Chess Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays, North Bend Library, 115 E. Fourth St. q Survivors of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, third Monday 7 p.m. at Snoqualmie Valley YMCA, 35018 S.E. Ridge St., Snoqualmie. Third Tuesday, Si View Community Center, 400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend, 292-7191 Submit an item to the community calendar by emailing smoraga@snovalleystar.com or go to www.snovalleystar.com.

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